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Budget to Get Green Light in Final Holyrood Vote

The minority SNP administration’s spending plans have gained support from the Greens, Liberal Democrats, and Alba, while Scottish Labour MSPs will abstain from the final vote. The Conservatives remain the only party opposing the Budget, describing it as “dire and damaging.” The £63bn Budget promises a record settlement for the NHS and local councils, a […]

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Surprise as UK December Borrowing Hits Four-Year High

In a surprising turn of events, government borrowing in the UK surged beyond expectations in December, marking the highest level of borrowing for the month in four years, according to official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The UK government borrowed a total of £17.8 billion in December 2024, a sharp increase of […]